I was doing some research and found that the ABS piping is cheaper then white PVC. Almost all my drains are black ABS piping. Is this bad???? Does ABS have any known defects....
2006-11-13 07:44:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I will agree that most ABS pipes are thinner, and if used as drainage only should not create a problem. The pipe is cheaper for the contractor to install, saving them money.
Most ABS pipes are sold in house trailer's. As long as you use them only for drainage there should be no problem, unless they are exposed to sunlight.
ABS and PVC both will break down to the sun's rays. So no matter which one you use, do not expose to the sun.
Everything should be fine.
2006-11-13 09:48:25 · answer #1 · answered by catfishpal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is the house? Are you sure it's the pipes and not some insulation around them? Years ago there was something called Orangeburg that they used in sewage lines. It lasted a long time, but has worn out now. If you have this type plumbing at this house, then I would run, not walk, away. It could be very expensive to have it repaired. Check with an house inspector to see what you have and if there is a problem.
2006-11-13 08:00:17 · answer #2 · answered by Loyless H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ABS has a thinner wall and does not hold up to pressure as well as pvc does.....and it can freeze faster.......ur ok, my dads house is 50 some yrs old and his ABS pipes r fine.....
lic. gen. contractor
2006-11-13 08:03:40 · answer #3 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they are drain pipes only and not used for incoming (potable) water it shouldn't be of any concern.
2006-11-13 07:46:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is correct if it is drain pipe
2006-11-13 08:08:05 · answer #5 · answered by rich2481 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
challenging thing. look into at google or bing. that might help!
2015-03-23 18:18:10 · answer #6 · answered by gustavo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋